Bad News: Amex to Devalue the 35% Pay With Points Rebate This Fall by Cameron Laufer June 18, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express' 35% Pay with Points rebate for business and first-class flights booked with Amex Membership Rewards is set to change (read: be devalued) on September 18, 2025. Here's what Card Members need to know.
Carnival Ending VIFP Program, Launching New Carnival Rewards Loyalty System in 2026 by Mark Jackson June 18, 2025 0 Carnival Cruise Lines just announced major changes to its loyalty program, shifting from a lifetime system to one that rewards spending. Here's how the new program will wok, and how existing Carnival elite members will be transitioned over to the new program.
Points Boost Is on the Way, and It’ll Change How You Redeem Points Through Chase Travel by Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 1 Chase's new Points Boost feature will eventually replace the current fixed-value redemptions of up to 1.5¢ per point through Chase Travel with a new system offering up to 2¢ per point, depending on the card. And while that might sound like an upgrade, it will fundamentally change how you redeem points through Chase Travel. Here's how.
Score up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage® Miles on IHG Stays Through September 3, 2025 by Skye Class September 4, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards relaunched a familiar promotion that gives members up to 15,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles on eligible stays at IHG through September 3, 2025. This time around, the offer is twice as good, giving members 2,000 bonus miles per stay. Here are the details.
Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points by Skye Class June 17, 2025 1 Marriott Vacation Club offers two timeshare presentation promotions: attend a 90-minute virtual presentation to earn up to 20,000 (or more) Bonvoy points or enjoy a three-night resort stay for $299 plus 5,000 points. Here's what you need to know about both offers.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Is Getting a Major Overhaul — Here’s What You’ll Get (and Lose) by Tyler Glatt June 22, 2025 9 The gauntlet’s been thrown. Details about the all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve® are out, and Chase is making a play for the best — and most expensive — premium rewards card on the market. There’s a lot to unpack, so let's get into what’s new with the Sapphire Reserve.
How to Save 15% on Delta SkyMiles Awards With a Delta Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce June 17, 2025 2 If you have a Delta SkyMiles credit card, you can book Delta-operated award flights cheaper than anyone else. Thanks to the staple TakeOff 15 benefit that adorns almost every Delta American Express co-branded card, you can save 15% on Delta award tickets. While it may not seem like much, this perk can be the key to unlocking unparalleled savings on award bookings. Here's what cardholders need to know about the TakeOff 15 benefit.
Earn Up to 12,500 Hyatt Points With Peloton Workouts This Summer by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class June 16, 2025 0 A World of Hyatt and Peloton partnership furnishes hundreds of properties worldwide with Peloton bikes, rowing machines, and digital workout classes. Link your accounts and earn bonus points with each workout. Through August 5, members can earn 5X points, up to 12,500 bonus points.
Earn up to 2,600 SkyMiles and a $50 Delta Gift Card After Completing Three Tasks by Skye Class October 6, 2025 0 Delta SkyMiles members can earn up to 2,600 bonus miles and a $50 Delta gift card through a new promotion. To qualify, you must enroll by July 5 and complete tasks with Starbucks, SkyMiles Dining, and Delta Cars by October 5, 2025. Here's how it works.
American Airlines Adds Instant-Confirm Upgrades Using AAdvantage Miles by Tyler Glatt August 13, 2025 0 It just got easier to use your American Airlines AAdvantage miles to confirm an upgrade to a premium cabin. The airline has rolled out a new "Instant Upgrade" feature — and it works exactly as it sounds. You can now confirm an upgrade instantly through the AA website, and we’ll guide you through the process in a few simple steps.
I Got Kicked Off an International American Airlines Flight for Moving a Carry-On Bag by JT Genter June 11, 2025 85 Over the more than 2 million miles I've flown across almost 1,200 logged flights, I've seen and experienced a lot -- from rejected takeoffs to medical emergencies and even an emergency landing. However, this week, I experienced the most absurd situation I've ever seen on a flight, and it led to my removal from an international flight. Here's what happened and how American Airlines responded.
World of Hyatt Cardholder Promotions: Bonus Hyatt Points on Bill Payments (Targeted) by Mark Jackson and Skye Class December 1, 2025 0 If you’re a cardholder of The World of Hyatt Credit Card, it’s worth checking your email inbox on occasion. There's a cardholder-only offer that you might be able to take advantage of over the next few months. Here are all the details.
Sail for Miles: Earn up to 60,000 Bonus United MileagePlus Miles Through United Cruises by Skye Class June 11, 2025 1 The United Cruises Semi-Annual Sale offers United credit cardholders up to 10X miles per dollar when booking by June 22, 2025. Cardholders can earn up to 60,000 bonus miles, along with other benefits from individual cruise lines. Alternatively, get up to 60,000 miles back when booking with miles. Here are all the details.
Unlock Delta Sky Club Access, SkyTeam Perks by Matching Airline or Hotel Status to Vietnam Airlines by Tyler Glatt June 9, 2025 2 Vietnam Airlines is offering a status match! You can match elite statues from 47 airline frequent flyer programs and seven hotel loyalty programs to the Lotusmiles program, and if you're a top-tier elite, you can earn up to SkyTeam Elite Plus with this offer. Here's how to take advantage of this paid status match opportunity.
Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates by Tyler Glatt June 7, 2025 0 This year is flying by, and the points and miles landscape is changing just as quickly. In this fourth installment of Points of Interest, we’ll walk you through some of the behind-the-scenes loyalty program updates from the past few months.
JetBlue’s Partnership With Brightline Is Live — You Can Now Book Plane+Train Tickets Online by Sam Helmy June 7, 2025 0 JetBlue and Brightline announced a new partnership allowing you to book combined air and travel itineraries seamlessly on the JetBlue website. Here's everything you need to know about this brand new partnership.
Survey Says: Travelers Are More Engaged Than Ever Before by Sam Helmy June 5, 2025 0 Barclays has announced the results of its 2025 Travel Reward and Loyalty Report, showing excellent engagement from travelers with various travel rewards and loyalty programs. Here's our recap of the results worth caring about.
Hilton Honors Increases Standard Award Points Limit to 200,000 Points Per Night by Mark Jackson June 5, 2025 0 Hilton Honors has raised top-tier award rates for its properties from 95,000 points just a few years ago all the way up to 200,000 points with the latest round. While many properties are truly aspirational, the news is never great to hear with no notice as you save up for that dream redemption.
Spent Enough to Unlock a Brilliant Earned Choice Award? You Now Have a New Benefit Option by Tyler Glatt June 4, 2025 1 The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is packed with benefits. Most of these you get automatically (or after enrollment), but one of the card's lesser-appreciated perks is the Brilliant Earned Choice Award benefit you unlock after making eligible purchases every calendar year. And this benefit just got a little better. Here's how.
Capital One Lounge Access Is Changing for Guests and Authorized Users — Here’s How and When by Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 6 It’s no surprise to some, but it’s finally happening: guest access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass lounges with the Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business is changing. Here’s what you need to know — and when these negative changes take effect.
Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt June 2, 2025 11 American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.
Earn Priceline VIP Gold Status With Just One Booking by Carissa Rawson May 31, 2025 0 Priceline is launching a new promotion for members of its VIP program, allowing them to earn VIP Gold status after just one booking. This normally takes five bookings; benefits include additional discounts, priority customer service, Express Deal coupons, and more.
Act Fast: Book Lie-Flat Awards to Hawaii From Just 24,500 JetBlue TrueBlue Points by Cameron Laufer May 30, 2025 0 If sun-kissed beaches and a laid-back vibe are calling your name, now might be a great time to book a first-class flight to Hawaii. JetBlue TrueBlue currently has options to fly from the West Coast to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines starting at just 24,500 points. Here are the details.
Capital One Officially Acquired Discover — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 30, 2025 6 One of the biggest financial developments of the past year has been Capital One’s bid to acquire Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. The regulatory process unfolded over the past few months, and on May 18, 2025, the merger was officially approved. Here's what you need to know.
Southwest Slashes Same-Day Change Benefit for A-List Elites — Here’s The New Policy by JT Genter May 29, 2025 3 Southwest just quietly removed a major elite perk. As of May 28, A-List and A-List Preferred members can no longer get free same-day confirmed changes as an elite perk. Here's how the updated same-day change and standby policies work — and what travelers need to know to keep their flexibility when flying Southwest.
Mileage Redemptions and Perks Coming as United and JetBlue Announce New Partnership by Tyler Glatt May 29, 2025 0 United and JetBlue have officially announced their new “Blue Sky” partnership, with mileage redemptions and reciprocal elite perks expected to roll out later this year. Here’s what to know about the new partnership, including when you’ll be able to earn and redeem miles across both airlines and enjoy elite benefits when flying either carrier.
Southwest Airlines Checked Bag Fees: What You’ll Pay — and How to Avoid Them by Tyler Glatt May 28, 2025 2 You’ve probably heard the saying "nobody rides for free." That sentiment used to go against everything Southwest stood for when it came to checked bags, but those days are long gone. Here’s what you can expect to pay the next time you check bags with Southwest and how to avoid those fees altogether.
Iberia Rolls Out New Awards Charts, Increasing Premium Cabin Redemptions by up to 19% by Cameron Laufer May 28, 2025 0 Iberia has rolled out new award charts, replacing its old redemption tables and raising prices on several routes. Business class flights between the U.S. and Spain now cost more, while some economy awards are slightly cheaper. If you’re booking with Avios, here’s what to know about the updated pricing.
Use a Chase Transfer Bonus to Fly Virgin Atlantic to the U.K. From 5k Chase Points or 24k in Business by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt June 16, 2025 0 Right now, there’s a 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this bonus, you can book a one-way flight from the U.S. to London for as few as 5,000 Chase points in economy or 24,000 points in business class, plus a reasonable amount in taxes and fees. Here’s how.
